500 Aramcons Attend 2009 KSA Reunion
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Author: Aramco ExPats
Released 12 March 2009
From March 9-18, 2009, over 500 former annuitants, employees, brats and family members are enjoying the unique opportunity of returning “home” to Saudi Arabia for the 2009 KSA Reunion. Aramco retiree Ali Baluchi organized the first KSA reunion in 2000 and was pleased to repeat his duties as the Chairman and Coordinator of this year's KSA Reunion celebration.
A group of reunion attendees at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Reunion headquarters and events are based in Dhahran, although Day trips and In-Kingdom trips to other KSA locations and Aramco compounds are being scheduled daily. Attendees are touring various camp community centers, including the Aramco schools, Heritage Gallery and the new 'green' Rolling Hills Golf Course. Former employees are visiting their previous departments. All reunion attendees are also invited to several organized meals; the KSA Reunion Welcome Dinner hosted by Saudi Aramco CEO Khalid Al-Falih is being held at the Sunset Beach Resort.
This reunion would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of over 100 volunteers. Special thanks go to the Organizing Committee members; get to know them by clicking on the links below to view their biographies.
Ali Baluchi, KSA Reunion Project Manager
Ali started working for Saudi Aramco in 1949 as an office boy. In 1990, he retired from his position of General Manager of Community Services.
Laurie Kelsch, Administration
Laurie grew up as a Brat in Ras Tanura and Abqaiq. She worked for Aramco Services Company in Houston and returned to Saudi Arabia in 1992.
Debbie Nanninga, Hospitality
Debbie Nanninga joined Saudi Aramco in 2001 as a Registered Nurse at SMASO in Dhahran. Coming to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was her first venture outside the United States.
Erika Irving, Hospitality
Cheri Saner, Marketing
Cheri Saner grew up in Abqaiq and returned to the Kingdom nine years ago; she currently works for Training and Career Development in Dhahran.
Kathy Owen, Program and Events
Kathy has been a resident of the Dhahran community for 24 years; she works with the Operations Services Continuing Excellence Team.
Linda Ksiazek, Publicity
Linda first came to Saudi Arabia in 1982, working for Recreation Services until 2003. She returned to Dhahran in 2007 to work as a Physical Education teacher.
See a complete list of reunion volunteers here: 2009 KSA Reunion About Us